Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 05 Sept

Cheapest price on 05 Sept

£60

Average ticket price on 05 Sept

£104

Fastest journey on 05 Sept

5 h 21 m

Average journey duration on 05 Sept

5 h 38 m

Trains on 05 Sept

15

Distance

517 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf will cost around £104 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.

Fast trains

On Sat 05 Sept, we found 15 trains from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf, including 3 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 517 km distance in an average of 5 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 21 m .

The slowest trains will take 6 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 698
    0:018h05
    Ulm Hbf
    8:06Berlin Hbf
    £601One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 618 · ICE 78 · ICE 843+Hessische Landesbahn24301
    1:168h56
    Ulm Hbf
    10:12Berlin Hbf
    £801One-way
    3 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1063 · ICE 600
    7:126h17
    Ulm Hbf
    13:29Berlin Hbf
    £901One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnICE 511 · ICE 1008
    9:156h08
    Ulm Hbf
    15:23Berlin Hbf
    £1011One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1091 · ICE 1600
    8:555h27
    Ulm Hbf
    14:22Berlin Hbf
    £1011One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £40 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, while a flight costs an average of £116.

Distance: 517 km

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Train
Coach
Flight
Driving

£71

Average Price

£40

Average Price

Cheapest

£116

Average Price

£81

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 10m

Average total duration

6h 40m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

8h 24m

Average total duration

7h 54m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 8m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

5h 37m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Lufthansa

Most popular airline

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf is a coach with an average price of £40.

This is compared to other travel options from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf:

A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf costing on average £71.

A coach is £77 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf costing on average £116.

The fastest way to travel from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Berlin Hbf take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 40m.

Coach takes on average 7h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Ulm Hbf and Berlin Hbf including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £71 compared to roughly £81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £9. The journey takes 6h 40m versus 5h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 1095 · ICE 1502
On time
16:57 Ulm Hbf
5h25
22:22 Berlin Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1000+agilis8429317:47 Ulm Hbf
5h36
23:23 Berlin Hbf1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 592
On time
18:01 Ulm Hbf
6h29
0:30 Berlin Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1291 · ICE 1500
On time
18:57 Ulm Hbf
5h26
0:23 Berlin Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 590 · ICE 100 · ICE 1541
On time
20:01 Ulm Hbf
9h32
5:33 Berlin Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 590 · S2 · S8 · 3342
On time
20:01 Ulm Hbf
10h17
6:18 Berlin Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 2804 · S2 · S8 · 3342
On time
20:01 Ulm Hbf
10h17
6:18 Berlin Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 2804 · ICE 100 · ICE 1541
On time
20:01 Ulm Hbf
9h32
5:33 Berlin Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 904+agilis84303
Delayed
22:11 22:32Ulm Hbf
7h58
6:30 Berlin Hbf
1 change
Saturday 5 September
Deutsche BahnICE 618 · ICE 78 · ICE 843+Hessische Landesbahn24301
On time
1:16 Ulm Hbf
8h56
10:12 Berlin Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche Bahn57025 · ICE 1622 · ICE 1162
Delayed
6:11 Ulm Hbf
5h36
10:41 10:41Berlin Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche Bahn57025 · ICE 1622 · ICE 1602
On time
6:11 Ulm Hbf
6h12
12:23 Berlin Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1063 · ICE 600
On time
7:12 Ulm Hbf
6h17
13:29 Berlin Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1063 · ICE 1100
On time
7:12 Ulm Hbf
6h11
13:23 Berlin Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 692
On time
7:59 Ulm Hbf
6h31
14:30 Berlin Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1091 · ICE 1600
On time
8:55 Ulm Hbf
5h27
14:22 Berlin Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 511 · ICE 1008
On time
9:15 Ulm Hbf
6h08
15:23 Berlin Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 511 · ICE 508
On time
9:15 Ulm Hbf
6h14
15:29 Berlin Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 690
On time
10:01 Ulm Hbf
6h29
16:30 Berlin Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 591 · ICE 1206
On time
10:02 Ulm Hbf
6h03
16:05 Berlin Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 591 · ICE 1206 · ICE 1008
On time
10:02 Ulm Hbf
5h21
15:23 Berlin Hbf
2 changes

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Deutsche Bahn as well as agilis or Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) offer trains services from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf

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Trains from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:40, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 517 km distance in 5h 9m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
517 km
Average train duration
6h 40m
Cheapest ticket price
£18
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
5h 9m
First train
2:40
Last train
22:01
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
14 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, agilis, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, agilis, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Ulm Hbf and Berlin Hbf from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
5h 9m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
£18
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone

agilis

About
agilis is a railway company operating regional trains based in Regensburg in Bavaria since 2010. It operates in the German state of Bavaria connecting cities like Ulm, Ingolstadt, Regensburg and Plattling. They offer single tickets and comfortable trains with some popular routes covering Ulm to Regensburg, Neumarkt to Passau and Ingolstadt to Plattling.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average agilis Duration
5h 12m
agilis frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Refunds possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) Duration
6h 29m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) Price
£81
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
5 a day

FAQs: Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Berlin Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £18, while the average price tends to be around £71.
The train journey from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf covers a distance of 517 km and takes approximately 5h 9m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf is 517 km.
The first train from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf leaves at 2:40.
The last train from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf departs at 22:01.
Trains from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf run approximately 6 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Ulm Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
To get from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf is by train, costing approximately £18.
Booking trains from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the Swabian Jura and the picturesque landscapes of central Germany, providing travellers with views of rolling hills, quaint villages, and lush forests.
A day trip from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf is not feasible as the journey takes 5h 9m. However, there are 8 train services available per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Ulm Hbf and Berlin Hbf

Most Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf trains use the Ulm Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Ulm Hbf and Berlin Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Ulm
Arrival train stations in Berlin
Ulm HbfUlm Hbf, Bahnhofplatz 1, 89073 UlmWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Ulm Hbf from Ulm city centre

Bus46 · 9m · £3 · every ~1 min
Tram1 · 3m · £3 · every ~11 min

Ulm Hbf train station facilities and services

Ulm Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Café Schmizz, Blauflesch, Wilder Mann, Gaststuben im Zunfthaus der Schiffleute

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Ulm Hbf. ATMs are available at Ulm Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Ulm Hbf. Information desks are available at Ulm Hbf.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Ulm Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Ulm Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Ulm Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Ulm Hbf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Neuthor, Bäumle, InterCityHotel Ulm, Lehrertal Garni.

Most popular train connections from Ulm Hbf

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